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BV51 SXF

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,962 mi
Last recorded107,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 SXF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,962 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,599 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Jun 2016 91,398 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,284 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,760 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,787 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,459 miles

offside door mirror housing repaired

Fail 8 Dec 2009 62,217 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,346 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 51,678 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 51,678 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 41,821 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BV51 SXF is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 SXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV51 SXF registered?

BV51 SXF is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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